Senate Approves $1.2tn Spending Package to Avoid Government Shutdown
Washington, D.C. – The US Senate has reached an agreement on a $1.2 trillion spending package that will keep the government funded through September, narrowly avoiding a shutdown just before a midnight deadline. While the Senate continues to vote on various amendments, the agreement ensures that key government departments will receive funding without any interruptions. The bill, set to be signed by President Joe Biden on Saturday, marks a significant bipartisan effort to provide stability …